Nicolas Potel, Chambertin other_regions I must confess that the

I must confess that the winery was larger than I had presupposed

plus hints of pencil shavings

but it has been a fun ride since release

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Cabernet Franc

There is an actively tannic component that is grippy and drying

Nicolas Potel, Chambertin other_regions I must confess that theVery generous wood presently dominates the nose, indeed to the point that I question whether there is enough mid palate sap to absorb it successfully. To be sure, this is no shrinking violet with big, rich and powerful flavors that really coat the mouth with both sap and tannins but this potentially risks drying out with time in bottle. A question mark for me. (90 93?) 2016+